Remote Controls

Logitech Harmony One
While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested.
Specs: Infrared, Learning, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony 880
Designing its first universal remote, Logitech takes a nice step forward with the Harmony 880.
Specs: Infrared, TV, Audio system, Home control, Audio/video components, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, Learning, LCD display, Glow buttons, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

Logitech Harmony 1000
Though it lacks real multiroom capabilities and may not offer quite the flexibility of competing high-end tablet-style remotes, the swanky Logitech Harmony 1000 can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to program it.
Specs: Infrared/radio, TV, DVD player, DVR, VCR, Learning

Logitech Harmony 890
While it isn't perfect, the Logitech Harmony 890 should be near the top of your list if you're in the market for a sub-$400 RF remote that can operate equipment that's hidden behind cabinets or closet doors.
Specs: Infrared/radio, 100 ft, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony 550
The PC-programmable Logitech Harmony 550 universal remote control offers a sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony 670
The Logitech Harmony 670 may not be the coolest-looking universal remote, but it's one of the easiest to use, especially for DVR users.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, Audio system, PC multimedia, Back-lit buttons, Color-coded buttons

Philips Prestigo SRU8010
Philips' superb Prestigo SRU8010 will appeal to TV-centric users looking for a universal remote that's both affordable and easy to set up.
Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, MD player, DVD player, DVD/DVR/VCR, Satellite or Cable, 23 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote (Xbox 360)
A sleek design, an impressive feature set, and a manageable price tag make the Logitech Harmony Advanced Universal Remote an excellent choice for Xbox 360 owners.
Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, DVD player, AV receiver, Game console, Back-lit buttons

Monster Cable Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300
While the RF-capable Logitech Harmony 890 does much of what the Monster Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 does for significantly less money, the Monster is the superior remote.
Specs: Infrared/radio, 130 ft, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

Logitech Harmony 520
At less than $100, the sleekly designed Logitech Harmony 520 is a relative bargain among PC-programmable remotes--if you don't count the two other nearly identical Harmony models.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DVD player, Audio system, Learning, LCD display, Back-lit buttons

Philips RC9800i
The attractive, feature-rich Philips RC9800i is one of the first universal remotes to incorporate Wi-Fi wireless networking--but we hope some of its more annoying shortcomings will be improved upon with future firmware upgrades.
Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, LCD display, Built-in speaker

Harman/Kardon TC 30
Essentially a high-end Logitech Harmony remote sold under the Harman Kardon name, the excellent TC 30 delivers a larger color screen but maintains Harmony's same great features and ease-of-use.
Specs: Infrared, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight

Monster Home Theater Controller 100
The Monster Home Theater Controller 100 universal remote arguably offers a superior design to competing models from Logitech and Harman Kardon, but it's comparatively pricey.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Amplifier, Cable box, LD player, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, Plasma panel, PC multimedia, Satellite TV system, PIP function, Programmable, Back-lit buttons

Harmony 659 Advanced Universal Remote
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, Radio, Amplifier, Projector, CD recorder, Home control, Plasma panel, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, 40 ft, Learning, LCD display, Glow buttons, Memory backup, Built-in speaker

Home Theater Master MX-500
The Home Theater Master MX-500 may not look very futuristic or cool, but it can control every function on every piece of gear you own.
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, DAT deck, Cable box, Camcorder, LD player, MD player, Projector, DVD player, AV Selector, AV receiver, Home control, Preamplifier, Cassette deck, Web TV system, CD player / changer, Satellite TV system, 60 ft, Learning, Programmable, Memory backup, Macro function, Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility

One For All Kameleon 8 URC 9960
The Kameleon has an innovative design but is hampered by a lack of customization options.
Specs: Infrared, TV, VCR, AV System, CD player, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system, Learning, Upgradable, PIP function, Programmable, Macro function, Home theater mode, Electro-luminescent touch display

Nikon ML L3 - remote control
Specs: Infrared, Camera, 16.4 ft

Philips Prestigo SRU8015 - universal remote control
Specs: Infrared, TV, Amplifier, CD player, MD player, Projector, DVD/DVR/VCR, Audio system, Home control, Satellite or Cable, 33 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Battery level indicator

Gyration universal remote control
Specs: Infrared/radio, AV System, PC multimedia, 98 ft, Learning

URC Complete Control TX-1000 Medius - universal remote control
Specs: Infrared/radio, 100 ft, Touch panel, Programmable, LCD backlight, Macro function

Nyko Intelligent Remote 360
With Microsoft's better-designed Xbox 360 remote available for just a few dollars more, there's no reason to own the Nyko Intelligent Remote 360.
Specs: Infrared, TV, Game console, Learning, Back-lit buttons

Sony RM AX4000A - universal remote control
Specs: Infrared, TV, DVR, VCR, Amplifier, CD player, Cable box, Projector, DVD player, AV receiver, MD recorder, Cassette deck, Satellite TV system, Timer, Learning, LCD backlight, Built-in clock

Philips Pronto TSU9400 - multimedia control panel
Specs: Home control, 39 ft, Learning, Programmable, LCD backlight, Multi-brand compatibility

Nikon ML 3 - camera remote control
Specs: Infrared, Photo camera, Digital photo camera, 26 ft

Universal Remote Control MX-850 - universal remote control
Specs: Infrared/radio, Audio/video components, 59 ft, Learning, Macro function, Back-lit buttons